Rio Grande do Norte district, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil

Places to visit near Arês

Arês is a town in Rio Grande do Norte district, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, home to about 7,231 people. Within 50 km by road there are 86 places to visit — 27 beaches & coast, 7 forts & heritage, 18 churches and 9 museums. The must-see places are Pipa Beach (15 km), Nísia Floresta National Forest (16 km) and Farol Bacopari (34 km).

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Arês, Rio Grande do Norte
Arês, Rio Grande do Norte district, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Arês at a glance

Location
Rio Grande do Norte district, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
Population
about 7,231
Coordinates
6.1944° S, 35.1603° W
Places within 50 km
86 (5 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Arês

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Arês: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Beaches & coast near Arês

54 beaches & coast within 100 km of Arês. The closest is Madeiro Beach (10 km); the best-known is Pipa Beach (15 km). Best time: october to march.

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Forts & heritage near Arês

36 forts & heritage within 100 km of Arês. The closest is Marina Badauê (31 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Arês

31 churches within 100 km of Arês. The closest is Igreja Universal (1 km); the best-known is Capela Nossa Senhora Das Dores (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Arês

22 museums within 100 km of Arês. The closest is Clidenor de Lima Galvao Museum (1 km); the best-known is Galeria Das Cores (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Arês

21 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Arês. The closest is Mirante de Cipo (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Arês

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Arês. The closest is Parque Natural Municipal José Mulato Sapé Arez/RN (4 km); the best-known is Nísia Floresta National Forest (16 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Arês

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 63 km on the road.

  1. Start in Arês
  2. 7 km Capela Nossa Senhora Das Dores · church, Rio Grande do Norte
  3. 11 km Pipa Beach · beach, Rio Grande do Norte
  4. 10 km Lagoa Guaraíra · lake, Rio Grande do Norte
  5. 6 km Lagoa Papeba · lake, Rio Grande do Norte
  6. 13 km Nísia Floresta National Forest · nature spot, Greater Natal
  7. 16 km Back to Arês

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How to reach Arês

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    Within 15 km of Arês

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Arês by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Beaches & coast2754Madeiro Beach (10 km)
    Forts & heritage736Marina Badauê (31 km)
    Churches1831Igreja Universal (1 km)
    Museums922Clidenor de Lima Galvao Museum (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints521Mirante de Cipo (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens713Parque Natural Municipal José Mulato Sapé Arez/RN (4 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs610Lagoa Guaraíra (5 km)
    Waterfalls39Cachoeira de Jacuma (23 km)
    Parks24Parque Saguim (11 km)
    Other attractions12World's Largest Cashew Tree (30 km)
    Temples11Arquidiocese de Natal (42 km)
    Caves01Caves Priorato (52 km)

    Arês: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Arês?

    Pipa Beach (beach, about 15 km), Nísia Floresta National Forest (nature spot, about 16 km), Lagoa Guaraíra (lake, about 5 km), Capela Nossa Senhora Das Dores (church, about 7 km), Lagoa Papeba (lake, about 9 km), Lagoa Papari (lake, about 11 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Arês?

    86 places on Spotwander: 27 beaches & coast, 7 forts & heritage, 18 churches, 9 museums, 5 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest beach to Arês?

    Madeiro Beach, about 10 km by road; Oca Do Barro (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Arês?

    Marina Badauê, about 31 km by road; Engenho Cunhaú (31 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Arês?

    Igreja Universal, about 1 km by road; Igreja Presbiteriana Adonai (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Arês?

    Start in Arês, visit Capela Nossa Senhora Das Dores, then Pipa Beach, then Lagoa Guaraíra, then Lagoa Papeba, then Nísia Floresta National Forest, and drive back — about 63 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Arês?

    October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Arês

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Arês’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Arês on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.